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Pentecost Sunday 04-06-17

PARISH AGM: This takes place on Sunday 11th June at 7.30 pm (after the 6.30 pm Mass). It will be Fr. Tom’s last as parish priest, so it would be nice to see you all there!

PAPERSHOP ROTA:New rotas are available for collection today from the shop.

TEA/COFFEE ROTA:Also available in the paper shop. Thank you.

FAIR TRADE:Our Fair Trade Stall is open next weekend at the usual times. Those who attend the 12.30 pm Mass are asked to visit the Stall before Mass.

KATHLEEN MAHER RIP:The Requiem Mass will take place on Friday 9th June at 10 am.

JUNE BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:The June course begins on Monday 5th. Please come to the Parish Centre between 7 - 8 pm to complete an application form. The second part of the course is on Monday 12th at 7.30 pm.

ST MARY’S KENSAL RISE:There will be Mass at the Cemetery on Monday 12th June at 11.30 am.

CONFIRMATION/COMMUNION PHOTOGRAPHS:Photographs from this year’s First Holy Communion and Confirmation will be available to view in the Parish Hall on Sunday 18th June 10.30 am -1 pm. To speak to Martin, please call him on 07905 827194.

FR TOM:As you will be aware Fr Tom will be retiring this Summer after Fifty Years of Priesthood and sixteen years as our Parish Priest at Our Lady of Lourdes. As part of our farewell to him we will be celebrating on Saturday 17th June with Mass at 6.30 pm followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. All Parishioners are invited. We will be having a collection for Fr Tom next weekend 10th/11th June.NEW CATHOLICS:Congratulations to Tracey and Brienna who were received into the Church at the 6.30 pm Mass last night. Please pray for them as they start their new life as part of our community.

LIFE OF CHRIST:An inspiring outdoor performance re-enacting the Life of Christ takes place annually in Wintershall estate, Guildford. If there's enough interest, a minibus can be organised to take people to the performance on Thursday 22nd June. Please visit https://www.wintershall-estate.com/events/the-life-of-christ/ or contact Anuli for more details before 9th June: 07793036774 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GOING FORTH:Our First Communion children will be coming together on Sunday 18th June at the 11.15 am Mass for the last part of their course. They will be dressed, once again, in all their finery, and will be in the Hall after the Mass for a special “Breakfast.” Please continue to pray for them all.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK:June 1st – 7th is National Volunteers Week. Why not use your gifts and talents to volunteer? Visit www.caritaswestminster.org.uk/volunteer to register for a free Caritas Volunteer Service account, and to find the right volunteering role for you!